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What is a condition in which a reduction in the quantity of either red blood cells or hemoglobin exists?
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∙ 6y ago
Anemia
Dortha Miller
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∙ 14y agoHaemoglobins, large protein molecules, are responsible for the oxygenisation of the body's tissues (they also carry carbon dioxide).
Since these molecules are in the red blood cells, - decreased number of red blood cells means decreased level (concentration) of Haemoglobin (Hb).
This could be due to
* inadequate red blood cell production (Iron deficiency anaemia, Macrocytic anaemia, Normochromic anaemia, Leukaemias)
* bleeding (as red blood cells are lost)
* increased destruction of red blood cells (haemolytic anaemias: Sickle Cell, Thalassaemia, or due to infections, drug therapy)
More detailed examples of the conditions where haemoglobin concentration is below normal levels, can be found in the related links.
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